Feline: meaning, definitions and examples

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feline

[ ˈfiːlaɪn ]

Noun / Adjective

^{Context #1 | Noun}

animal

A feline is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Felidae, such as a cat, tiger, lion, or leopard.

Synonyms

cat, leopard, lion, tiger.

Examples of usage

The feline family includes domestic cats and big cats like tigers and lions.
She has a pet feline named Whiskers.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

related to cats

Feline describes something resembling or characteristic of a cat, such as gracefulness or agility.

Synonyms

agile, catlike, graceful.

Examples of usage

Her movements were feline, quick and silent.
The feline eyes of the actress captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "feline" in other languages:

🇵🇹 felino

🇮🇳 बिल्ली

🇩🇪 Katzenartig

🇮🇩 kucing

🇺🇦 котячий

🇵🇱 koci

🇯🇵 ネコ科

🇫🇷 félin

🇪🇸 felino

🇹🇷 kedigillerden

🇰🇷 고양이

🇸🇦 سنور

🇨🇿 kočičí

🇸🇰 mačací

🇨🇳 猫科

🇸🇮 mačji

🇮🇸 köttur

🇰🇿 мысық

🇬🇪 კატა

🇦🇿 pişik

🇲🇽 felino

Etymology

The word 'feline' originated in the late Middle English period, from Latin 'felinus', which is derived from 'felis' meaning 'cat'. The term has been used to refer to cats and cat-like qualities for centuries, symbolizing grace, agility, and independence.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,797, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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